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82=-3(-4a+3)-5 what’s the answer

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Explanation:

82=−3(−4a+3)−5

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

82=−3(−4a+3)−5

82=(−3)(−4a)+(−3)(3)+−5 (Distribute)

82=12a+−9+−5

82=(12a)+(−9+−5) (Combine Like Terms)

82=12a+−14

82=12a−14

Step 2: Flip the equation.

12a−14=82

Step 3: Add 14 to both sides.

12a−14+14=82+14

12a=96

Step 4: Divide both sides by 12.


(12a)/(12) = (96)/(12)

a=8

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